A review by annatl4
Inferno: A Memoir of Motherhood and Madness by Catherine Cho

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4.0

This book brought awareness to a mental illness that is very under discussed. Catherine’s description of her psychosis and experience in the psych ward was beautifully painful. The story felt so raw and honest, allowing the reader to really understand what a toll this illness took upon her and her family. Her description of her upbringing intertwined with her experience in the psych ward added an extra layer to the memoir. She explains the shortcomings of united states psych wards when dealing with postpartum psychosis and how that led to more suffering for her. Despite this being a difficult read, it is important to hear these things to better advocate for women in the health field. 
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